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iCIMS Acquires Apli, Boosting AI Recruitment for Frontline Workers

Apli, a fast-growing AI-powered recruitment automation company focused on frontline hiring, has been acquired by iCIMS, the talent acquisition software provider trusted by leading global brands.

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SunCompany Raises USD$15 M from Bancolombia Ventures to Power Clean Energy in LatAm

SunCompany, a Colombian cleantech startup, has raised more than US$15 million to accelerate its solar and battery storage projects in Latin America.

Latam

CoreNest-El Salvador Partnership to Boost Regional Tech Ecosystem

CoreNest in El Salvador has officially launched operations with a $25 million venture capital fund, positioning the country as a new hub for technological innovation in Latin America.

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Bioma secures R$15 million investment from Angra Partners

Bioma, a Brazilian healthtech specializing in genomic and microbiota testing, has raised R$15 million from the Inova Empresa fund, managed by Angra Partners with Finep as its sole investor.

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180 Seguros expands embedded insurance in Brazil with USD$ 9,3 million from 8VC

180 Seguros, the Brazilian insurtech leveraging proprietary AI in a B2B2C model, has secured R$50 million in a pre-Series B funding round.

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UME Raises R$118 Million in Series B Led by Valor Capital to Expand Digital Credit in Brazil

UME has secured a R$118 million (US$23 million) Series B round to support its growth and strengthen its technology investments as it approaches breakeven.

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Gastón Díaz: the promising young talent of the region's startup ecosystem

Gastón Díaz, at just 17 years old, this Argentine student has been named one of the 10 finalists for the prestigious Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025.

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Kapital, the unicorn that puts Latin America on the global AI map

Kapital has become a milestone not only for the company itself but also for the entire Latin American startup ecosystem.

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Colombian Startup Loto Raises US$1M with Fen Ventures as Lead Investor

Colombian FinTech Loto raises US$1M pre-seed led by Fen Ventures to digitalize SME expense management and expand across Latin America.

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Top 5 Latin American Countries Leading in B2B Startups

Latin American B2B startups face a unique challenge: while most of the region’s entrepreneurial energy is concentrated on consumer-focused businesses such as restaurants, retail, and tourism, the real test lies in scaling ventures that provide business services. 

Artificial Intelligence

Splight raises US$12.5M from Blue Bear Capital to optimize global power grids

Splight, the AI-driven EnergyTech startup, has raised US$12.5 million in a SAFE round to accelerate the development of its machine learning technology that eases congestion in electricity grids.

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LATAM Startups: Why Early Stage Is the Best Bet for 2025

The venture capital ecosystem in Latin America is showing signs of recovery, though not without imbalances.